Yamagata

It is the best sushi restaurant in the NJ area. Must try Omakase.

Okay, I'm constantly going to this area to spend time with the love of my life.

I've tried the "reviewed places" and was disappointed in so many ways....

I travel from Queens so anything is available in a 25 minutes in any direction,but the Fort Lee area is tricky.

After trying the mediocre Korean BBQ and the questionable Sushi places, I realized I've set my standards too high. On a whim, me and "TLOML" decided to meet here....

Expensive or not, we were greeted kindly and warmly on a Saturday night and that in itself is rare anywhere these days. They were able to accommodate us, we didn't care where, we have each other. I ordered the Omikasa and it was great! I decided to have endless Toro and Uni as well, "TLOML" wouldn't leave any for me until she was full thank God, I ordered more. It was brought with a smile, again a rarity in that neck of the woods, no offense to the locals that accept it, but don't you guys deserve more. I found it here! The quality of food and service is something they take pride in, not take for granted like so many others in the neighborhood.

It's cozy, small, never ignored, you're appreciated and people talk to each other. A diamond in Fort Lee.

The whole byob thing is fairly new to me, who cares, pay retail for some exotic beer, a nice bottle of Bordeaux and the savings alone is worth it.

Oddly enough, what made me apprehensive about writing this review is that now they'll be packed, but I'd still wait as this is my sashimi place to go in Fort Lee, period.

I would sit anywhere with Batilda, but I would return to few. It's the company that matters, but it's the quality, service and overall feel that brings you back.

I don't even want to write how good the sushi is here because I am happy to keep this place to myself. Yama is amazing. Alex who serves with a smile is awesome! I go out alot in NYC and I never eat Sushi in the City anymore... Yamagata is BYOB which is awesome and the sushi is so fresh and different. Toro, yellow tail toro, Uni, Ikura fabulous in every single way. I personally can not eat at other places anymore it is a little pricey but hey --- Ill take the best when it comes to raw fish !!!

I usually go for lunch , the daily special is excellent always , I bit more expensive that few Korean restaurants nearby but tastier , healthier and different every day .
Highly recommended

Can be very busy for dinner, recommend res, food very good and service eager but rushed by the usual crowd.
Sushi excellent as remainder of choices quite good.
Big advantage: Bring you own bottle.